The 2008 stock market crash was the worst since the Wall Street Crash of 1929.
The Dow plunged 54% in 18 months. It wiped out more than $2 trillion of Americans' retirement savings, and millions lost their jobs.
By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke -
The 2008 stock market crash was the worst since the Wall Street Crash of 1929.
The Dow plunged 54% in 18 months. It wiped out more than $2 trillion of Americans' retirement savings, and millions lost their jobs.
By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke -
The 2008 stock market crash was the worst since the Wall Street Crash of 1929.
The Dow plunged 54% in 18 months. It wiped out more than $2 trillion of Americans' retirement savings, and millions lost their jobs.
By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke -
In the whole of U.S. history, exactly when did the stock market crash?
There have been a total of 14 U.S. stock market crashes post-1800. Each one was triggered either by a speculative bubble collapse, an economic crisis, or a major catastrophic event.
Our list shows you when each American stock market crash occurred - and why...